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Common Core SL.7.1 simulations
Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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Economics Resources: A Bundle of Engaging Resources On Money, Economy, & More
This bundle includes a variety of 9 economic resources from my store that you can add to your various economic units. With a total of 9 fantastic resources on economics, you will be saving 25% by getting this bundled version instead of purchasing the resources individually! That's like getting a few products for FREE! Products included are seen above! Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd
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Not Grade Specific
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Economics Activity | Classroom Market Economy Simulation & Classroom Management
Searching for Economics Activities? Looking for a way to make economics class more enjoyable or maybe just improve classroom management? CLA$$ONOMIC$ is an interactive classroom economy that will boost student engagement and help reinforce the major concepts of a market economy. Create your very own classroom economy with this Social Studies simulation. Students love the chance to be an entrepreneur by owning items in the classroom, charging students usage fees, and having opportunities to mak
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5th - 12th
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The Odyssey Mock Trial - Unit Study - Greek Mythology - Real World Skills Script
Get your students into the characters and events of "The Odyssey" by Homer with this comprehensive Mock Trial resource! Your students will love playing their roles when you transform your classroom into a courtroom!Here’s what you’ll get:✅ Detailed teacher guide, complete with daily lesson plans✅ Introduction Google slideshow✅ Student directions✅ Roles guide✅ Expectations and rubrics for all roles✅ Worksheets for all roles✅ General script✅ Webquest jury duty assignment✅ Links to relevant videos✅
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7th - 10th
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Animal Farm Activity Bundle - Includes Mock Trial - Unit Plan - George Orwell
Immerse your students in the captivating world of Animal Farm by George Orwell with these FIVE resources! Encourage close reading, foster critical thinking, and spark lively discussions as students delve into the characters and events of the novel.Here are resources included in this bundle:⭐️ Animal Farm Character Trading CardsEach card features a vibrant illustration of a key character from the novel, along with essential details and quotes. Engage your students as they collect, analyze, and di
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7th - 10th
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Stuck in School Fun Simulation Game (Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
This resource is an editable, fun simulation game in which students work in groups to survive scenarios. The scene is set as the students being stuck in school overnight, with all windows and doors barricaded. If any school personnel catches them, they will die/lose. Groups must strategize tactful ways out of the situations to make it through all 12 scenarios and survive the game.
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5th - 12th
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Echo Chambers of Accusation, Understanding Groupthink
Understanding groupthink is highly relevant to young adults and adolescents as they navigate various social contexts, educational settings, and peer groups. Here's how:1. Critical Thinking Skills: Adolescence and young adulthood are critical periods for the development of critical thinking skills. Recognizing groupthink encourages young people to question consensus opinions and societal norms. It empowers them to think independently, evaluate information critically, and form their own judgments
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7th - 12th
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Before the American Revolution: Reader's Theater Script, Skit, Play
Delve into the heart of American history with my resource pack for "Colonial Uprising: Brewing the American Revolution." This engaging classroom activity offers a genuine and immersive journey into the pivotal moments of the American Revolution, making history come alive for your students.What's Included:Colonial Uprising Play: A compelling historical play script that transports students to colonial America, allowing them to experience the challenges and triumphs of the time. It includes discuss
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6th - 8th
The Outsiders Mock Trial
This is a fantastic end-of-the-unit activity for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. With this product, you will be able to hold a classroom Mock Trial that is run by the students, with a student judge, student lawyers, student witness, and student jury. Students will be assigned roles with assignments that correspond to each role, and it's a great activity for differentiation because the roles have different difficulty levels. Teachers will guide students in their preparation for a couple of days bef
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6th - 9th
Also included in: The Outsiders Mock Trial Bundle
Early Humans Hunter-Gatherer Role Playing Game (RPG)
Middle Schoolers love role playing games! That's why I created this simulation that allows students to experience what it was like to be a hunter-gatherer. Incorporating elements of Dungeons and Dragons character creation and game play and Live Action Role Playing, this game will leave your students with an understanding of the lifestyle and belief systems of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, solidified by a memorable, fun experience with their classmates.This game can be adapted to multiple learni
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6th - 8th
Salem Witch Trial Mock Trial
In this captivating lesson plan, students delve into the mysterious and dark history of the Salem Witch Trials. Through high-quality readings, students gain insights into the societal and psychological factors that led to this infamous chapter in American history. Following the exploration, students channel their understanding into an informative essay, honing their analytical and writing skills. The lesson culminates in a riveting mock trial, where students take on the roles of key figures from
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7th - 12th
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Land Development vs Conservation A Role Playing Project
This project puts students into a role-playing scenario. The end result is a large class debate where the class will decide the outcome of a conservation vs land development issue. The students will assume a wide variety of roles (12 in total) that range from marine biologist, land developers, city council members, environmental lawyers and several more. Once the students are divided into their groups they will begin to research the issue, form their ideas and argument and then begin to partner
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
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Economics Activity | Create a Business and Merge with others in a Market Economy
CEO’s are always looking to improve their companies. Often times, merging with another company (or forming trusts) may help remove competition within the market, diversify product, or streamline company logistics.In this activity, students will create their own company, present their company for the purpose of merging with another company within the class. Groups will begin to consider all presented companies and then choose which company to merge with. After the merging process, groups will
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6th - 12th
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Lost at Sea: A Simulation Activity
In preparing to read past Chapter Three of The Cay, I created an interactive group activity to use to simulate being lost at sea and stranded on a deserted island. It asks students to make decisions and then reap the rewards or suffer the consequences of those decisions. This can be used, however, for many other stories, such as Lord of the Flies, Robinson Crusoe, and others.
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5th - 11th
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The Cay Survival Simulation
Survival simulation which pulls scenarios from The Cay by Theodore Taylor. I use this as a pre-reading activity, then have students make predictions based on the simulation.
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6th - 8th
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Under the Rug - The Trial
Get yourself a good lawyer because you are charged with negligence in attempting to harm your grandmother. Different outcomes are a possibility as the jury will decide your fate. This readers theater trial is based on the short story "Under the Rug" by Jon Scieszka. Court is in session.
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4th - 8th
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Marvel vs DC Review Game
An exciting and immersive review game for students who enjoy Marvel and DC characters. Rules are below:OBJECTIVE: Answer a question to move a character from your team (2 heroes & 1 villain). The team that has collected the most items wins the game.1) Each team selects two heroes and one villain and are placed at a green start tab on their side of the board.2) After a team answers the review question you ask correctly, they may move one character on the board. If they are incorrect, they do n
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ETS1-2
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Socratic Seminar
Socratic seminar is a great tool to have students engage in classroom discussions. The students are able to prepare their questions beforehand, choose their path with how many questions they create, and then share their ideas within their class. It is a student centered method that won't disappoint! What's included: "How to steps" Slides for studentsStudent worksheetsGrading Rubric
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5th - 12th
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Interview Simulation
This product is a speaking and listening unit that you can use to help build college and career awareness in your students. The unit includes letters to send out to community members to encourage participation, vocabulary development to support learners, job applications, interview preparation and questions as well as access to editable Google Docs.
The unit plan states that this takes 11 days to complete, however, please note that you can adjust the pacing of the unit to shorten or lengthen
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3rd - 12th
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Author's Study: Agents & Advances (A Literacy Simulation)
Are you looking for a creative and fun way to have students engage in an author's study? The simulation Agents & Advances calls on students to serve as literary agents as they work to secure an advance for the author they represent. During this five week unit students will learn background information about an author they select, read multiple books, understand how their author uses literary elements to enhance their writing, and craft a business letter showcasing what they have learned. T
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5th - 8th
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Thinking Outside the Box: Zombie Attack (independent and creative thinking)
Students can sometimes rely too much on the teacher. To help them to trust themselves, to work as a team, and to think outside the box, I start every year with this activity where students have to survive a zombie attack. Students will be given a scenario where zombies have attacked the town but help is on the way and they just have to keep the classroom safe until help arrives. There is no one right answer, but students will have to work together to come up with a plan and then be able to defen
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Not Grade Specific
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CURRENT EVENTS - 2020 Women's Soccer Gold - Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Homeschool, Middle SchoolCurrent Events: Women's Soccer - A recount of the riveting game between Canada and Sweden where team Canada made history! It was not only the first gold for the Canadian women's soccer team, it was the first gold for a trans athlete!CONTENTSThis current events lesson includes: highlights of the game peppered with historical facts, images and a live link to game footage. Follow up activities include a 'press conference' wit
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5th - 9th
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Ponyboy Debate
Reading The Outsiders? Use this speaking and listening activity to help students sharpen their argument skills using evidence from the text.
Before you read chapter 12 to find out if Ponyboy gets to stay with his brothers, let students make their own recommendations.
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6th - 9th
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